Union Cabinet approves the establishment of “Third Launch Pad” at Sriharikota

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

The Third Launch Pad project envisages the establishment of the launch infrastructure at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh for the Next Generation Launch Vehicles of ISRO and also to support as standby launch pad for the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. This will also enhance the launch capacity for future Indian human spaceflight missions.

The Project is of national importance.

Implementation strategy and targets:

The TLP is designed to have configuration that is as universal and adaptable as possible that can support not only NGLV but also the LVM3  vehicles with Semicryogenic stage as well as scaled up configurations of NGLV. It will be realized with maximum industry participation fully utilizing ISRO’s experience in establishing the earlier launch pads and maximally sharing the existing launch complex facilities.

TLP is targeted to be established within a duration of 48 months or 4 years.

Expenditure involved:

The total fund requirement is Rs. 3984.86 Crore and includes the establishment of the Launch Pad and the associated facilities.

Number of beneficiaries:

The Project will boost the Indian Space ecosystem by enabling higher launch frequencies and the national capacity to undertake human spaceflight & space exploration missions.